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The King is back. LeBron James, the man who refuses to let Father Time call the shots, is officially returning to the court for his historic 23rd NBA season. After sitting out the first 14 games while rehabbing a stubborn sciatica nerve, all eyes were on his debut against the Jazz. Adding a twist to the drama, LeBron is replacing his son, Bronny James, in the starting lineup, giving fans a chance to see if the King can erase the memory of Bronny’s 0-point outing last Saturday. But so far, James hasn’t exactly lived up to those sky-high expectations. Fans didn’t hold back once LeBron hit the court. Social media immediately lit up with complaints, firing off reactions like: “LeBron JUST came back and already not playing D 😭” “LeBron’s first game of the season and so far he’s playing like Bronny” “This is why the Lakers did not extend his contract” “LeBron James is not even making any attempt to score” “Just retire gramps” (This is a developing story…) 

LeBron James returns for his historic 23rd season, sparking fan frenzy online as his debut raises questions about performance.

Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025.

Her disciplined reporting style emphasizes precise, insightful storytelling that enhances fans’ understanding of the game. With a strong background in data analysis, Harshita applies advanced statistical tools and visualization techniques to uncover trends and patterns within the NBA, translating raw numbers into compelling narratives. This allows her to pair on-court storytelling with data-backed insights, giving fans both the context and the evidence behind pivotal moments.

Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.

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Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025. Her disciplined reporting style emphasizes precise, insightful storytelling that enhances fans’ understanding of the game. With a strong background in data analysis, Harshita applies advanced statistical tools and visualization techniques to uncover trends and patterns within the NBA, translating raw numbers into compelling narratives. This allows her to pair on-court storytelling with data-backed insights, giving fans both the context and the evidence behind pivotal moments. Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.